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United Nations Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in Mali (MINUSMA) hands over two Annexes ahead of Final Closure of Mopti Camp

With the handover of these annexes, MINUSMA is transferring two high-capacity generators, water tanks and other equipment to the authorities

As part of MINUSMA's withdrawal process, its regional office in Mopti handed over to the civilian authorities on 22 November 2023, the MINUSMA regional office in Mopti handed over its annex bases of the Office des Produits Agricoles du Mali (OPAM) and the Office du Riz to the civilian authorities. The First Deputy Prefect of the Cercle de Mopti,…

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After ten years of presence, United Nations Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in Mali (MINUSMA) closes its base in Ansongo

The base was handed over by Hawa Ahmed Youssouf, Head of the MINUSMA regional office in Gao, to the civilian authorities, represented by the prefect of Ansongo, Ahmed Ag Aklinine

After ten years of operation, MINUSMA has officially closed its base in Ansongo. This closure represents the ninth of twelve mission camps to cease operations, as part of the second phase of MINUSMA’s withdrawal plan, paving the way for its final departure on December 31, 2023. The base was handed…

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United Nations Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in Mali (MINUSMA) continues its gradual exit from Mali

The withdrawal has not solely been in the domain of military and police personnel. MINUSMA has, over time, bid farewell to 81 international staff, and ten United Nations Volunteers (UNVs)

In a move marking the drawdown of MINUSMA personnel, 116 Senegalese peacekeepers were repatriated from Mopti Camp on 20 September. The larger withdrawal picture reveals that 97 military staff officers (MSOs), 2,583 members of troop-contributing countries, 184 Individual Police Officers (IPOs), and 412 members from formed police units have been…

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With its departure from Ménaka, United Nations Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in Mali (MINUSMA) completes the first phase of its exit plan from Mali

The temporary base in Ogossagou was closed on 3 August, followed by Ber on 13 August and Goundam three days later

The last of the MINUSMA convoys, which left the Ménaka camp in northeastern Mali on August 25, 2023, arrived in Gao on Wednesday, August 30, 2023. Ménaka is the last of the four MINUSMA outposts to be closed during the first phase of the Mission's drawdown and final withdrawal from…

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Promoting Human Rights in Mali: United Nations Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in Mali (MINUSMA) and Malian Authorities Collaborate on Capacity Building

As part of a wider capacity-building program for Malian Defense and Security forces, 30 judicial police officers from various regions of Mali were trained on International Human Rights law from 2 to 4 May

United Nations Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in Mali (MINUSMA), the United Nations Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in Mali, has committed to building the capacity of the Malian Defense and Security Forces (MDSF) to promote and protect human rights. Despite facing challenges in some aspects of their human rights relationship, MINUSMA…

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Peace Begins with Me: A Photographic Journey Through 75 Years of United Nations Peacekeeping

The exhibit is part of a year-long global campaign, under the theme Peace Begins with Me, which seeks to demonstrate the powerful impact of UN Peacekeeping

United Nations Peacekeeping today launched a special photo exhibition at UN Headquarters in New York to honor the service and sacrifice of uniformed and civilian peacekeepers as it marks its 75th anniversary. The exhibit is part of a year-long global campaign, under the theme Peace Begins with Me, which seeks…

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Combating Terrorism, International Crime and Transnational Organized Crime: A Special Judicial Unit Deploys Criminal Analysis Software

This innovative tool stores data and produces detailed statistics, that will be used by investigators to draw links between data points and establish hypotheses that can then facilitate the investigations process

The fight against impunity for crimes related to terrorism, international crime and transnational organized crime remains a priority for Malian authorities, who have recently received specialized state-of-the-art software to assist them in their mission. From April 10 to 21, MINUSMA coordinated the installation of the goCASE software at the headquarters…

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The United Nations Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in Mali (MINUSMA) Head Alerts Security Council to Civilian Needs in Ménaka

Since 2022, the situation in this town in northeastern Mali has continued to deteriorate; with increasing clashes between terrorist armed groups

The Head of the United Nations Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in Mali (MINUSMA), Mr. El-Ghassim Wane, has raised the alarm on the rapidly degrading security situation in Menaka, Mali before the United Nations Security Council (UNSC). Since 2022, the situation in this town in northeastern Mali has continued to deteriorate;…

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Mali: Communiqué from The International Mediation

The International Mediation reaffirms its full commitment to continue to accompany the signatory Parties and the Malian people in their quest for lasting peace, stability, and reconciliation

On Friday, April 7, 2023, and in line with the commitment made at its March 13 meeting, the International Mediation presented to the signatory Parties concrete proposals aimed at relaunching the implementation of the Agreement for Peace and Reconciliation resulting from the Algiers Process. The International Mediation is convinced that…

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United Nations Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in Mali (MINUSMA) concerned by tensions between signatory parties

MINUSMA recalls that the Agreement remains the most viable framework for a lasting return to peace and security

MINUSMA is closely following developments in the northern regions of Mali and is concerned about the rising tensions between signatory parties. It reiterates the call made by the International Mediation at its meeting of March 13, 2023, for the parties to exercise utmost restraint to facilitate the ongoing efforts to…